I Made $880 Street Food For Ronny Chieng (from Shang-Chi, Crazy Rich Asians) • Dish Granted

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HOST
Steven Lim
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Ronny Chieng
Phone-A-Friend
Jin Lim
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Tammy Cho
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Lizzie Lockard Brittney Lee
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Vonnie Laviola
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Lizzie Lockard
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Brittney Lee
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[@adv4287]

I think this is the first time on dish granted I was genuinely nervous for Steven when the guest got there

[@sparkknightella]

bro me too😭😭he’s always had such amazing ideas (he still did) but i was so scared about the results😭😭

[@9hoppybunny]

Same I had to pause and shake my nerves out

[@horanhuggsxx]

Malaysians Unite!!!!

[@brandofhero]

As a Malaysian, absolutely nerve-wrecking to cook Malaysian food. I feel for Steven. 😭

[@MisschiefsCat]

Yay! I fucking love this series! So glad it’s back! I paused it at the very start to write this, but I’m sure it will be fun! Thanks for being a good human, Steven Lim! You do your best. With passion! I admire that and find comfort in your kindness(especially while doing something so stressful!). 😊

[@BuddySweyzer]

Every other Dish Granted Guest: "WOW THIS IS THE GREATEST MEAL I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!!" Ronny: "Um, no."

[@melaniegallagher5667]

Ik! It honestly made me kinda sad just cuz this episode feels less wholesome than the rest, but that's my own opinion

[@sabrinaschell4938]

That broke my heart

[@AnimeGirl8792]

Ronny is so brutal

[@timotiusgunawan845]

Great to see non-fake reaction on the internet for once. People need to understand, just because it is expensive does not mean it is good. People study culinary for a reason.

[@FortuitousOwl]

@@timotiusgunawan845 I think most people were being nice to their friend and appreciating the effort, not that deep.

[@tabithamarie6481]

“are you familiar with milo?” “that’s like asking americans if they’re familiar with gun violence” I SCREAMED LMAO

[@yousuckham]

Like you were being shot at?

[@zisaletter4602]

it was... a little bit in poor taste tbh

[@pyrokatarina]

that shits funny but dark asf😭😭

[@jw7665]

@@zisaletter4602 poor taste because it's true

[@zisaletter4602]

@@jw7665 idk man making jokes about dead kids is in poor taste regardless of whether it's true or not imo

[@MeganSin]

Ronny is like everyone’s Asian uncle. You don’t wanna disappoint him so you go over the top and just going OTT will disappoint him. Like uncle roger minus the orange shirt.

[@happyclam1266]

I would legit hate being maylasian tbh.

[@braydicus]

Why is it that I’m not remotely Asian and I can feel like I relate

[@Chibbykins]

@@happyclam1266 why would you hate being Malaysian lmao. There are judgey disappointed relatives every culture

[@pyew9038]

this was no where near OTT this was more like under the bottom

[@cammel]

I want to see uncle Roger on dish granted now so badly

[@nicki___]

I appreciate Ronny's honesty. Sometimes in cooking shows with friends, it can seem like they're going to compliment it no matter what to be nice, so I like this show's openness to cooking criticism 💀 still, I would be crushed

[@GwendolynnBY]

@@caseydakus7492 Ronny did say, though, that it would be a pass/fail for him with taste.

[@nicki___]

@@caseydakus7492 like tiredghosts said, it was pretty much pass or fail for him 😭 I just figured he was comparing it to authentic Malaysian streetfood, where 0 = doesn't taste similar. If you never had the streetfood, it probably tastes fine

[@carolinec5010]

It reminded me of the Try Guys when Eugene destroyed Ned and Ariel's homemade Asian food.

[@helenfhnin]

@@carolinec5010 Lmao yeah that was so brutal.

[@connoraltier7081]

@@caseydakus7492 I think since he says later taste and authenticity to the Malaysian street food experience are interlinked for him, he meant 0 for *accurate* taste, not that its genuinely a 0 quality taste (he does take a lot of bites even of the ones he says taste bad)

[@freya2294]

it's truly amazing how comforting a show where a man breaks down over various dishes can be

[@mckenzimarlow4843]

Ronny critiquing Stephen and then defending him against potential commenters is the funniest thing

[@anonymouseggy6837]

ronny: *is absolutely munching the food* also ronny: this food doesnt pass the vibe check i swear.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Steven: “Brittney, you deserve a raise.” Brittney, who didn’t miss a beat: “Hey, you got that? YOU GOT THAT?!” BRILLIANT TIMING 😂

[@watcherassistant1888]

10:00 mark for those of you that'd like a timestamp.

[@hannahmorgan644]

“That’s like asking Americans, do you know what gun violence is?” IM DYING

[@geode5224]

from all the gun violence?

[@ES.Evergreen]

@@geode5224 💀

[@solitarelee6200]

Shots, ironically, fired

[@ElizabethRivera-cy8oe]

I was looking for this comment lmao I was dying when he said that

[@Kai-ok2jn]

Honestly a highlight

[@Rose-nm9yt]

The cutscene at the end was 10/10, whoever's idea it was to just sit Steven under a hose while he ate pb&j is such an icon.

[@iankhoo1053]

Probably Brittney, so she deserves another raise

[@kezariataro98]

Gave me flashbacks to the time I spilled a glass of milk on my plate of pb&j and still ate it. Not good 😂😭

[@khiem7115]

Its like Game Over cutscene

[@AJ-zk1ms]

ive never seen stevens heart break so many times in such quick succession

[@TheFlyingChungus]

As a Malaysian, seeing Ronnie being brutally honest to Steven's cooking is just as Malaysian as it can be. We are the best critics when it comes to our food.

[@Babbaboeyy]

So true bro us Malaysians be the hardest critiques when it comes to food

[@shernweilee5576]

Malaysian Food is incomparable when eaten in Malaysia. That taste is unforgettable; no one can replicate that. But I do think the host did a real good job of the break-off idea of the food, I am guessing the guest just wished he could have an authentic meal which is quite impossible, assuming that they are trying to make it as extravagant as possible. I can't say I dislike that.

[@kierun84]

Agreed! When i saw Jinnyboy's super 'this sounds tak boleh' face, I resonated man. how can like dis? hahaha

[@MattieAnne]

i want to try all of this! authentically, ofc, clearly it's the only way!

[@shernweilee5576]

@@MattieAnne are u sure?

[@scottyb8392]

Proof that Steven is competent when it comes to making things that are edible and during Too Many Spirits he just does not want to

[@TheJessicahammerly]

But would the show be as fun if he didn't act like a goof the whole time? Lol it's part of what makes it Too Many Spirits .

[@tinaperez7393]

He lacks the necessary support and enthusiasm that he should rightfully have from his so called friends and colleagues! Love is an essential ingredient and I say the cook / drink maker needs that from who he/she's bothering to cook for in order to put it into the recipe! 😜😩😿 I get that it's a comedic running "bit" (I think) they've got going - perhaps like the animosity between Ryan and The Professor! - but it still makes me sad! 😩

[@scottyb8392]

@@TheJessicahammerly I know :) I love seeing Ricky and Steve hash it out every week of the season. Best friends, rivals, lov- wait no…

[@shutterzero]

it bugs me so much when people criticise Steven based on Too Many Spirits, because it’s literally all done for The Bit!!! the whole show is a massive goof, it’s not meant to be serious, and Steven is literally just part of that 🥲 so your comment is right!!! he obviously is very competent, TMS is just him playing the part!!!

[@johanvajse8410]

I wouldn't say this episode was the proof that Steven is competent

[@lonerindisguise21]

Ronny gives me "Older brother who unapologetically roasts his siblings but will beat up anyone else who tries to do the same" vibes

[@rebellerene]

this proves just how experienced and skilled street vendors and hawkers in malaysia are. steven used all these expensive and good quality ingredients, which by right should've made the dishes amazing, but it didn't turn out right because he didn't have a good grasp on how malaysian dishes are prepared (kudos to him tho! he did the best he could with his knowledge). it honestly makes me appreciate our street vendors even more, and it saddens me that these days, parents will use "you'll end up a street vendor" as a threat to make their kids study. it's a admirable job, and it keeps our culture alive. a lot of our culture is dying out now because the majority of malaysian parents only care about prestige and money. and while those can be important to live a comfortable life, i just wish that hawkers, traditional artisans, and other professionals that do their best to preserve our heritage were respected more for their expertise.

[@wolger]

Street vendors now earn more than professionals and office workers. Earning hard cold cash everyday..

[@mrloqqe1610]

@@wolger as they should

[@marihoodwink]

I think another important fact is that no matter how good quality they are, the ingredients themselves are just not the same. I tried to make my grandmothers stuffed peppers recipe, and I just cant get it right because the peppers in Serbia are completely different then the ones I can buy here in Canada. My mom makes her own sour cabbage and she says thats different too. Even the flour is different and completely changes the taste and texture of bread. Every time I go back to the old country I am shocked because tomatoes have flavor!!!??? Omg the raspberries! The peaches!!! Its impossible to authentically recreate a dish because of that. I assume, like in Serbia, that a lot of the food in Malaysia is grown locally instead of imported? But aside from that, I found a YT channel showing Korean street vendors and that led me down a rabbit hole. Im so impressed at how skilled the street vendors are and the food looks so good. I wish we had that here but my city wont even let us have food trucks :(((((

[@sillygooooseee]

YOOOO MY COMFORT SHOW RETURNS watching Steven have a mental break down in his kitchen is always so relaxing

[@derekmayers-louther]

That’s horrible man

[@sillygooooseee]

@@derekmayers-louther it's wonderful👹

[@1SuperJule]

The power of schadenfreude. 🤣

[@horohorosrin]

@@derekmayers-louther That's litch-rally what Steven plays up the "breakdown" part of this show for. Do you think he's actually distressed every time he does this show...?

[@Animaniafreak]

That sounds so wrong and right at the same time lol

[@satarupagingerkolay]

When Steven did that twirl while pouring water from one container to the other, I was genuinely impressed. That was really smooth! I expect nothing less from our "sex- appeal, local, friendly, neighbourhood bartender and cook."

[@Animaniafreak]

Steven's title is getting much longer with each show

[@satarupagingerkolay]

@@Animaniafreak 😂😂😂😂😂😂 As it should.

[@blueblank8287]

Our local human Steven bartender.

[@LauraP221B]

Seeing Steven's confidence in the beginning of the video and then reading the comments is like watching a teen walk into the basement in a horror movie

[@14ikan11]

As a Malaysian, most Malaysians don't even know how to make some of these dishes. We just buy it from the hawkers. :D good effort Steven!

[@ouchiehampton]

ronny struck the perfect balance of not compromising high standards and not sugarcoating anything, while still being considerate and understanding. kudos to steven for what seems like trying to climb mount everest without any training

[@freya2294]

it feels strange saying this but dish granted has actually made me so much more confident when cooking...like if steven can tackle the dishes that he does with such enthusiasm maybe i can make more than just buttered noodles

[@celestialcressy]

honestly same

[@lolreireis]

you can bff you just need to be excited while cooking those buttered noodles

[@lore_fanatic1136]

Same!!

[@adlihloetz7162]

Something I've learned from a chef on yt (don't remember what's his username tho 😭) is that just get into the kitchen and start slow. You don't even need to have all of the ingredients, just start cooking what you have in the fridge. That's what helped me get a different perspective on cooking as well.

[@aodigital9421]

stay in your lane, buttered noodles are heavensent.

[@veryclaro]

So I thought about why Steven ‘failed’ this challenge. Him saying ‘people reward effort’, referring to his past episodes/guests, is just unfair to him! Ronny’s challenge was very, very difficult, because there was quite a specific benchmark, and authenticity was at play. That’s VERY hard to pull off. The other episodes had Steven creating new things following somehow more broad categories. There was more room for creativity, and even guests weren’t as particular abt what they wanted, even saying that they never thought they liked the idea of certain combinations until they tasted Steven’s creation. Ronnie had very specific expectations. But this was a great opener for this new season! :) i mean, it can get worse? But also it can definitely get better! Great job, Steven and Ronny! This was entertaining :)) What a comeback.

[@aleks-33]

very good point. no one else was really looking for him to do an authentic X, were just delighted by his creative twist on the food they asked for. Ronnie was gonna be a harder critic cuz he wanted something authentic. :)

[@graceb8659]

Because of the lack of creativity and also lack of time that Steven had to create, this was my least favorite episode of dish granted.

[@veryclaro]

@@graceb8659 I’d say the same thing hehe. I had a hard time enjoying this because it was scary :)) Who would want to see Steven fail, yeah? :p But I say still great mainly because it has to get better from this point on. Or so I hope :p

[@TheSongwritingCat]

Most of the other dishes also had fairly simple techniques that he could elevate with fancy ingredients. As Ronny pointed out, these weren't dishes you could master with google and a day of cooking (especially since Steven made four things).

[@viiviviviiv]

i walked away thinking steven failed this time but thinking about it deeper i think ronny just went into it a hater honestly. and he obviously expected the viewers to be on his side to, wanting to make fun of steven. that's why he kept defending him preemptively. i don't think ronny had an open mind at all, he thought it wasn't going to be authentic (Even though he can't even eat the original dish anyway) and that's all he considered.

[@Jah_LEASE_yah]

Honestly there needs to be a part two where they bring Ronny back and Steven tries to win him over. We all need to see that redemption arch.

[@ChefSipa]

Itll be a disaster 😂😂😂 jk that has to happen yes

[@SparshSamaddar]

Ik I'm late but no. Steven is literally scarred from this episode that now he has chef guests trying to help him(in one episode the guest literally cooked most of the food) so no

[@kierun84]

I knew it was going to be bad, but I super appreciate Ronny not mincing his words. Certain things just aren't meant to be mastered in a day. However, mega props to Steven for all the fun ideas though.

[@timnorman8613]

As a former line cook, I'm 5 minutes in and just dying listening to Steven say he's going to use a cracker as a steak skewer.

[@alexlata6837]

Honestly, major props to Steven for this. I’m half Indian and if I had to teach myself recipes and present them to a full Indian, I think I’d just implode from stress before I could even start haha. I can appreciate Ronny’s honesty though, and I hope Steven continues cooking Malaysian food

[@amandasnider2644]

My brother is white but his roommate is from India. My brother was making Indian food before he became his roommate but Denny (the roommate) has disciplined and groomed him into being (According to him ) pretty good

[@MegaCoconutcupcake]

Ronny: I’m not here to be a hater Also Ronny 15 mins later: *hates*

[@inacityalone]

it's still wild to me that steven just. casually knows all these huge celebs

[@JBland190]

He doesn't actually know most of these guest.

[@SoloGrayson]

@@JBland190 LMFAO you're taking out of your ass 🤣 out of the 10 videos he has done we have SOLID confirmation he knows them.

[@JBland190]

@@SoloGrayson huge difference between knowing of someone and actually knowing them. Even if you've met them before that doesnt mean you know them. I see my mailman everyday, that doesnt mean I know him

[@SoloGrayson]

@@JBland190 Those 7 are his coworkers/ business partners / ex-coworkers and HIS PARENTS bro. He KNOWS THEM.

[@digitalsoop]

@@JBland190 most of his guests have been coworkers???

[@attention_shopping]

tough judge, but love when food shows aren't just all positive. real authentic critical, makes me want to try their street food now!

[@satarupagingerkolay]

I agree. It was entertaining to watch as well as educational about what is a good idea and what is not so good of an idea. It also leaves room for creativity. Seeing this comment section take this episode so well and maturely is just so nice to see, for me.

[@Aandi_pants]

The thing with almost if not all the other episodes of this series so far, is that Steven was cooking for people who happened to be his close friends and even cooked for his relatives. And the thing that made them all so impressed was not just the effort, but all the personal thought Steven put in to cater to them. Now, maybe they are friends, but they didn't seem as close as let's say him and Simu were. And showing how much you know someone with your cooking is how you cook with ✨love✨ imho. And I think that's one thing that was missing in this episode

[@70K1D0K1]

I think it'd be really fun if Steven just starts practicing cooking Malaysian food regularly and then in a later season he does a redemption episode of making Malaysian street food for Ronny again and hopefully get scores that are higher than 0, 9, or 10 (100 is realistically unachievable but I believe in you, Steven!). And at least he actually got full marks (for taste) for the teh tarik Milo cocktail!

[@geode5224]

I love singapore and mexico street foods and as someone who’s tried to recreate them state side I know ronnie is right in that this was an impossible task, especially with steven having ONE DAY to master dishes he doesn’t enjoy often!! good effort nonetheless and watching the failure of the edible skewer has inspired me to attempt another go at the vertical pork cooking thing I need for tacos al pastor: wish me luck as I might burn down my garden

[@jennifervasquez]

Very true on the mexican food like u can get some damn good mexican food in the states esp in areas w large mexican populations but nothing compares to the real thing and i truly think it comes down to farming practices (at least in more rural parts of mexico idk abt the metropolitan areas) bc the animals arent pumped w a bunch of hormones n the meat isnt processed with a bunch of preservatives n chemicals n it makes it taste so much more fresh n even when it comes to cheeses u can really taste the difference between cheese coming from american farms vs mexican ones n it comes down to their practices

[@solitarelee6200]

It's true, at the end of the day even the farming and meat of different countries will taste different. It's like how you can't get Korean beef stateside. Even if you brought over a chef and had them cook the food the way they always would, it'd taste different.

[@robbiewilson214]

praying for success with your al pastor fam

[@celestialcressy]

wishing you luck comrade

[@gracehowell.]

Helpful hint: have a fire extinguisher nearby. If there's a chance you might set your garden on fire, be prepared. Aim at the base of the fire and move the nozzle back and forth. :) Stay safe.

[@knaylomo]

The char kway teow was a failure from the moment it was put into a nonstick pan on a home stove. Similar to other dishes of this type (e.g. cantonese chow fun), it requires a seasoned wok and much higher heat that in a normal stove. It also takes a lot of skill to give the noodles the appropriate char without burning it or breaking it too much. Otherwise, even if you have all the right ingredients and seasoning you end up with lifeless noodles with no smoky taste from the wok.

[@rachelclaw]

Yeah, it might've been a little better if he'd borrowed a cast iron. It wouldn't be the same, obviously, but it's a similar deal - you never wash one with soap, because it holds the flavor from previous dishes cooked and makes everything richer as you keep using it.

[@benpaul22]

@@rachelclaw you cant cook char kway teow in a cast iron skillet, it will just stick to the skillet and you cant stir fry quickly enough.... you need a proper wok and fast hand motions to cook CKT (the taste hence the unhealtyness of it , its because CKT use a lot of umami soy sauce and thick soy sauce plus you need to be generous with the garlic and chilly sambal)

[@MikeChowda]

same with beef chow fun. need that wok hey and fast searing

[@gabiluch87]

Agreed... You need the wok with some years on it

[@donuthog]

@@rachelclaw you are actually supposed to wash your cast iron. thats a complete myth that just makes your dish dirty. just dont use too much soap, otherwise you'll strip the seasoning.

[@Hiraichi]

I just lost it at the part where steven say "people are impressed by effort" then Ronny just laughed. That is just peek comedy.

[@kunone9946]

I felt shook right away after heard Ronny’s street food request. As SEA ppl, we all know those simple looking, simple ingredients and steps of them require a lot of skills to nail it right. So kudos to Steven!

[@mariapizzaa]

I love how he was roasting the authenticity but he was still eating every dish after he roasted it, so rly while it wasn't authentic, it couldn't have been THAT bad

[@100nitrog2]

It's always important to remember that if authenticity were really all that important, we'd all be eating hunks of unseasoned, fire roasted mammoth right now.

[@benpaul22]

trust me, the way stephen cooked those dishes, its already bad. i can already see no flavour. Malaysian dishes are spicy, ,very salty and savoury

[@joshinthemoment]

its cos malaysians learn from a young age not to waste food. we grew up hearing stories of our parents and grandparents not having enough food, and war and famine.

[@Nyanfood]

One of the things I hated was my dad roasting my mom on how bad everything cooks is but still also eating everything till it was gone :( cause it didn't reflect that he didn't want to waste her food, it just reflected that he was nitpicking it just to have control over her self-esteem. IDK it probably isn't that bad here but after reading this comment, I'm really hesitant to watch the rest of the video in case of war flashbacks

[@lauryl8468]

just cause he said No n that it failed, does not mean its super BAD, it probably just mean it doesn't hold a candle to the OG flavours. i feel like that's the way Malaysians rate their food as well. You would have to get all the tastes n flavours n textures right to pass. Anything missing from the flavour profile and we'll fail u. he was still appreciative towards the effort, and he will eat it all. and for the chao keuy teow, he was eating more to try n give it a chance n find some thing to pass on 26:22.

[@IvanSim]

Even though Steven got zero for authenticity in his cooking/creation, I give 100 for the authenticity in their rather Malaysian-esque interaction and candor. Steven, I've followed your work for many years since Buzzfeed (Worth It), and I've been secretly hoping you'd create more Malaysian centric contents... And this really put a big smile on my face!... Can we have Michelle Yeoh in your Dish Granted show next? It might be a good redemption episode for your cooking skill in Malaysian food.;-)

[@Maya-jg7nj]

I love that he kept saying 0 for taste but still scarfed down the whole thing 😂

[@viiviviviiv]

lol yeah it's really funny to see a total hypocrite insult someone

[@lillianlouie4284]

Probably didn’t want to waste food either.

[@snehapradhan5591]

Okay my heart was so sad everytime Steven got criticised but I'm also crazy proud of the fact that he took it like a champ!

[@Taylor-tt6dd]

As someone unfamiliar with Maylasian street food this was both educational and hilarious. Gold star episode, Steven 🌟

[@listentomyheartbeat]

Hi Taylor, Malaysian and Singaporean food are literally the same too lol I'm Singaporean and the food that was mentioned can be easily found everywhere here hahaha my favourite is Roti Prata. The taste having this for breakfast, lunch, dinner or midnight cravings is just *chef's kiss* 😋

[@derrickpang3680]

@@listentomyheartbeat as usual a Singaporean trying to claim our food 😂

[@fab8490]

@@listentomyheartbeat except, it’s always better in Malaysia. Y’all go to JB to eat your own national dish lol. But Chili Crab Singapore win la

[@BDS190190]

@@derrickpang3680 in a way, what she said is true where the food is the same. But the execution in Singapore is just different than Malaysia. The worst nasi lemak in malaysia will always be superior than the best nasi lemak in singapore.

[@alexhorton7505]

This was so fun to watch. I had high hopes for Steven, but Ronny’s honesty was very refreshing and funny. Seeing as I’ve never had Malaysian food before and I’m this white girl from Ohio (Midwest ride up!!), I had no idea how complex Malaysian street food is. It was fun learning about their food and how it should be made (via Ronny’s critiques). I can’t wait for the other episodes, especially Eric Nam!! Nam Nation (and Watcher Nation) rise up!!!

[@brandofhero]

You should try Malaysian food. It’s a cuisine that heavily relies on technique rather with humble ingredients.

[@oliviamoon1117]

NAM NATION LETS GO HAHA🤍🤍

[@juliasheppard166]

As a fellow white girl from Ohio I wholeheartedly agree

[@horsewhips]

As a Malaysian who used to live in Ohio, the next time you're in Cincinnati, there are two Malaysian spots: Citrus & Sago and Tea n Bowl - check em out!

[@fab8490]

As a Malaysian, we take huge pride in our foods. It’s usually how you put them together (techniques), not the ingredients. Malaysia is located between the far-east and west sea routes. It’s a melting pot of diverse races, languages, religions, and cultures. Our foods resemble this diversity. It has a very complex flavor that you can’t explain. That umami is sort of exclusively Malaysian.

[@danive89]

As a Malaysian you can tell that something is off about all those dishes just by looking. I truly do think it is very hard to make any dish away from their native country especially when ingredients are hard to find. But he got all the components right and introduced a whole bunch of new food to the world. He should be proud of that.

[@gabiluch87]

Malaysian food is go freaking good I'm just glad the information is out there!

[@randomperson2777]

Steven being offended that he’s the only one there who’s watched Powerpuff Girls is peak comedy

[@rxpt0rs]

This episode is arguably the best in the series so far! Love the banter between Steven and Ronny! Also that final shot was hilarious! Looking forward to another amazing season.

[@SvenTSexgore]

He said it was pass/fail and he stood by his word. Brutal, but fair.

[@Jinnyboy]

hahahahaha!!! such an amazing episode! Ronny's hilarious

[@syazwannaim2390]

You think Steven has the skills to pull off a proper char kuey tiaw if he was given all the authentic ingredients and a seasoned wokm

[@p1ural391]

Nothing beats an authentic Asian scoring system. It's either a 0 or a 10. Here is a 10/10 for effort.

[@nathanwatt8340]

This was the BEST episode of any youtube content I've seen all year. I highly encourage you to create a show where Stephen just tries cooking authentic cuisine from different countries and having someone from that culture try it. This was golden!

[@johanvajse8410]

he was trying to do just that before the pandemic show is called Homemade, I think there were 4 episodes

[@aleks-33]

​@@johanvajse8410 you're so right

[@EmiliaLiu]

It is really hard to make street food, and swap out anything for it, because it's a food that people have been eating and its taste is already imprinted in their taste buds. Great for the effort but I'm sure Ronny is not a friend that will sugar coated anything to his friends. I do like this show so much and please continue, you have my full support

[@viiviviviiv]

except ronny can't eat the authentic dish because he's allergic. so he had nothing to compare it against.

[@cyndiparr4845]

I thought he earned a gold star!! Pretty sure this was a "gold star for effort" and not a harsh rating system lol!! I personally learned about new foods and traditions in this and loved all the innovation. You get a gold star from me!!!

[@brettnissley8130]

I feel so bad for Steven but Ronny’s honesty just made the episode so much more genuine and hilarious imo

[@MukjaMike]

Honestly, great effort Steven lol. You tried against all the odds. Loved the fact Ronnie was so honest as well, a great contrast to other shows!

[@SevenAliensAlex]

The return of the king 🙌🏻

[@crow2387]

Why is no one talkin about how FUNNY Ronny is 💀💀💀 I had to pause the video to do a lap around my room a few times because BOY he’s got jokes

[@bgirlsweetmuser]

"Do you know what gun violence is?" BRUH 💀😂

[@GrubbyJim]

I love that Ronny was honest about what he thought, he was an amazing guest! So happy to have this show back

[@DaringPerspective]

Haha. Tony reacting poorly to Steven's drink is definitely giving off some "too many spirits" vibes

[@DarshUK1]

I love when people are just honest, like you can tell half of those cooking shows are just chefs saying that their stuff is better than cocaine but then you get something like this. Like he even said "don't take it personally" but he's just saying its not incredible compared to the street food he enjoys

[@ThinlyCut90]

So happy that Dish Granted is back! I love to see what sort of crazy thing Steven cooks up! Just a small thing. For something like Char Kway Teow, you need wok hay to make it properly. Similar to any of the Cantonese Chow Hor, the high heat and seasoned wok gives that signature char and smokey taste without the noodles breaking from over cooking. You can't actually 100% achieve it on a regular home stove. You need to either heat something really well that would hold the heat for a longer time, like cast iron, or you get one of those fast burners that restaurants use. Source: My dad is a Hong Kong trained chef, old style. I ask him about these things.

[@grammarnazi12]

Ugh I miss HK food, it's never quite the same here in Canada (I make exception for Vancouver and Toronto.... I'm pretty sure they literally do bring the guy and the wok over in some of the restaurants there LOL). I know in HK a lot of the food is made over open flame... Just curious, what do they do in Chinese restaurants in North America to get that wok hei? Do they just use a gas stove? I wish I could make Chow Hor at home but sadly I know it's impossible with the electric stove, it's just always sad and mushy :(

[@ThinlyCut90]

@@grammarnazi12 Vancouver and Toronto are two cities that have a fairly high concentration of Hong Kong-Asian population, so yes! Technically, they are flying the guy, AND the wok in to cook those delicious foods! For Chinese restaurants in North America, yes, they do use gas stoves. And its normally those fast gas stove burners that I mentioned in my original comment! The ones that gets the flames looking like jet engines, lmao. I am literally unable to eat certain foods unless I go back to Hong Kong. I can get the roast stuff here cuz my dad knows how to make them (and also taught me how), so I can get some at least!

[@nganstoppable]

For an edible stick I automatically thought lemongrass stick! It's not exactly edible but it will add more flavor. Also in Vietnam they grill on sugar cane sticks too!

[@NorNatasyaAmliMahfuz]

in Malaysia, the street vendor would dip the lemongrass stick in oil and kinda of using it as a brush when cooking the satay on top of the charcoal so it adds flavour and fragrance so your idea totally make sense!

[@clarechong879]

I believe indonesian have a type of meat dish that they coat and char it on lemongrass stick too! had it in Malaysia but its supposed to be Indonesian cuisine

[@phamhoangminhthien449]

@@clarechong879 you do aware that we are neighbors right? For example, look at your neighborhood, Asian like us- you and I, are known for competitiveness. There is nothing a family have and the guys next door don’t try to have (or be better at). Like when an Asian mother hit her child hard with a chopstick, an another would try to hit her own harder with a broomstick. So I mean, there is no “supposed “ Indonesian or Malaysian cuisine shit. :)) there is just Southeast Asian cuisine with variations 😂

[@RannieCRL]

awww it's ok Steven, your effort is definitely appreciated. This is like facing a true Asian parent who loves you but never gonna appraise you directly. As a home cook myself, my friends never say anything bad about my cooking because they don't want to be rude, but I honestly wouldn't mind if someone can be brutally honest with me since I feel that's the only way I can learn and improve. Anyway, so happy about the new season and I can't wait for future episodes!

[@nickdisney3233]

as someone who loves Malaysian street food too, I knew it was going to be bad when I saw that price tag. I just didn’t expect the guest to be honest. Ronny being offended that Steven asked if he knew about Milo was so funny. I also had the same face as him when I saw when Steven was doing with the Teh tarik

[@wooyyeah]

Ronny Chieng, Michelle Yeoh, Yuna, Jimmy Choo, all these Malaysians are not known for food, but we are ALL Uncle Rogers. Hahahahhaa! We are all food critics. The Best in the world. This is such a great video to introduce Malaysians to the world.

[@tinaperez7393]

Please have Steven make enough for himself to eat with them. Food is more fun and less lonely - it's meant to be shared! 🙂 Same for the drinks on Ricky's show Worth a Shot!

[@JBland190]

They are already blowing the budget just making what they make already. His videos dont make enough to cover the cost as is

[@johanvajse8410]

yeah, it always bugs me that Seven eats the guests' food make a plate for yourself, Steven, or don't try the food sharing germs is not smart

[@tinaperez7393]

@@johanvajse8410 uh, what? I never noticed Steven sharing food from someone's plate. That wasn't my point at all and also I don't really care about that either way. My point is that the cook and guest should sit down and enjoy the fruits of all that labor together. I always feel sad that Steven isn't eating too with his friends who he's just done all that cooking for - and delicious food too. And as the guest I would feel lonely and lopsided not eating that food together, especially with the awesome person who just made it for me.

[@tinaperez7393]

@@JBland190 there's usually plenty of food for more than one serving - Shane's mac n cheese and others come to mind - even the dessert in this episode. Also, it's not too much that it will blow a budget.

[@no.1fan156]

@@JBland190 Genuine question, how much do they earn per video, assuming each Dish Granted vid reaches over 100k views?

[@kohkaimingstephenstpatrick8928]

I actuall agree with Ronny's comments. Yes, I feel the sadness that Steven did not make Ronny's dish granted but I understand how it is because Malaysian food is very difficult to make as it is a lot of skills to actually master the dish and it does not take a day to master that dish, it takes a few years to really master that dish. So I understand but good effort Steven for trying to make Malaysian food great again! - From a true Malaysian

[@Dressup_Doll]

This episode was rough. The entire time, my mom and I were both dying from the criticism. I hope the next episodes are more successful. Good luck, Steven.

[@june9370]

As a Malaysian, I'm just happy to see our food featured on the channel! Cheer up Steven, this was a difficult challenge.

[@mirrors2eyes]

Ronny giving Steven the disappointed dad treatment 😂😂😂

[@yarnandcorgi]

Lol this episode was so fucking funny because it was so peak Asian. It made me feel like I was at a family get together with my Tita absolutely roasting us on the lumpia we brought.

[@michellematheus1570]

My poor Steven. I wanted to give him an alcoholic Milo for every criticism he got. However, I did appreciate in a way the lack of sugar coating to the opinions, but just because it's refreshing at times to get honest, candid feedback. You can't always be 100% perfect (like maaaaany cooking shows try to say), but sometimes, it may taste good but just not authentic. I can appreciate that sentiment. Steven handled the feedback like a pro though. I would be dead inside.

[@cecelia1350]

Ronny doesn’t need to defend Steven to us, we know what a great cook he is.

[@nicole-i-o]

No gold star? Poor Steven 😥 I'm hoping Watcher chose to air this one first on purpose so we get a Steven redemption arc this season

[@woolfel]

oh man ronnie is funny and roasting stephen was great :) stephen is brave for even attempting it, given the high bar he had to clear.

[@charleston1789]

This show is just pure fuzzy heartwarming serotonin

[@saucelover]

South East Asian street food is complex and beautiful. And the most curious, is that it doesn’t have to be expensive but it is so amaZing. But Steven! Well done for trying to do these dishes! 😂 love this episode and letting our culture be part of the show today. :))

[@jordannone1786]

I have definitely seen sugar cane cut into sticks used for satay and other skewering needs, edible has been done!

[@ofmiceandben]

There’s a real late night vibe to that kitchen and I’m here for it

[@1123Navi]

I really appreciate Steven going for it and Ronny's way of delivering his criticism. It's impressive to just try something like this, and I like that Ronny was honest while still clearly appreciating that Steven did try. I'd love for you and Ronny to go to Malaysia and eat some street food, to show us what we're missing. I actually ordered some roti canai to and chicken satay to eat while watching this.

[@tvchanneltv]

19:46 I’m dead at Ronny asking if he should put on a raincoat and then proceeds to using the tablecloth to protect himself 🤣🤣

[@OfficialSparklyPig]

I love Ronny Chieng! It was so funny to see a 'fail' on Steven's part, but take heart, dear Lim - you've got to remember some of the guests have been around and had the best of the best at the best places, and that is very very hard to match or beat. I've never had any of this stuff so my socks would be fully knocked off.

[@formation100]

You literally don't get it was comedy.

[@Crow-Fly]

Shane's and Keith's dishes looked really amazing! But Andrews oysters didn't work either, it's always an adventure! Just keep learning Steven!

[@ehjorth]

Important to also take into account with Andrew's s'moysters was that it came to him in a dream and he even said that he didn't think it was possible to make edible

[@s4xtt]

As someone who grew up in Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia, I sadly know Steven will fail as the prep and ingredients are just too clean

[@ManEatingTeddyBear]

Gotta love how every time Steven thinks he's nailed it, Ronny's just like, "Yeah, no." Been waiting for this show to come back!!

[@Jeeplite]

End credits scene was so funny, perfect way to close of a generally funny episode

[@biracialcinephiliac]

Ronny: roasting their setup and Steven’s cooking skills. I really wanted Steven to be like: Listen. You do a cooking segment on the Daily Show, and then you come talk to me. 😂

[@victoriedits]

my malaysian grandmother recently passed and she made homemade kuih talam all the time. she used coconut she grated herself on the lil machine and pandan leaves from her kampong garden, and gula melaka to sweeten the kuih. it was a family favourite and my mother would travel from singapore just to have it 💕 also, steven, there are places where they skewer satay on a lemongrass stick, cook it and then remove it before serving

[@francesleones4973]

I love how everything was going so well in the first half and then we started the slow descent into despair which culminated in Steven sadly eating the remains of the dessert in the rain.

[@olivethompson9008]

I love how Steven calls his friends who live in the country whose dish he is cooking! Definitely the best option to just ask a local--even if they aren't a professional chef!

[@mika01905]

This episode was honestly really great! I always thought of how easy it looks to create dishes with intricate process since Steven made it look so easy and the feedback from guests were always positive and amazing. This video featured basic steps with basic ingredients and street food of all things, and in the end it was a bust. The fact is cooking really isnt that easy and I appreciate this episode. As Ronny said, "welcome to the real world"; although painful, it was realistic and brought something new to the table. Awesome video!

[@Zandalorscat]

I can tell Ronny is the "tough love" kind of friend. 😄 As someone who knows next to nothing about Malaysian cuisine, this was really interesting to watch!

[@ceegee1706]

Yes, yes, yes! I am SO glad this show is back. And with everyone's favorite "bad" friend, Ronny Chieng??? Are you KIDDING??? Sorry, little excited.

[@Menagerie_OS]

Ronny Chieng an absolute unit of a man. Also steven in the rain... poor guy lol

[@trinitysitzman5800]

i LOVE ronny chieng so glad to see him on the show!!! and glad to see dish granted is back baby, its such a comfort thing. brilliant, funny, fascinating.

[@hayleyandpaws]

This is basically what my sister and I do for thanksgiving every year. Neither of us enjoy traditional thanksgiving foods so she picks a type of food and I slave away figuring out how to make it as fancy as I can.

[@penguinabroad]

This is one of my favorites! Loved Ronny's honesty and energy! This man wanted a $5 meal and Steven gave him an almost $900 one. It reminds me of my cousin's son who cried and had a tantrum when he got macoroni and cheese from a restaurant and it wasn't Kraft so he wouldn't even try it; embarrassing in the moment but great to look back on now lol

[@ivyinabottle]

All the food Ronny was listing just brought me back to when I was living in Singapore and Malaysia… can’t wait to go back some day. Roti Prata and Satay are probably my favourite street food as well. Also can’t forget Hokkien mee.

[@hannahjordan9833]

As a white Aussie who has never travelled, I was a little pleased when I could recognize half of the dishes Ronnie listed. Then they started talking about Milo and I nearly spit out my vegemite toast! I love the idea that while I'm chowing down on Kway Teow, someone in Malaysia is drinking Milo.

[@wolger]

Thanks to Australia for inventing one of the greatest beverage. It actually can be considered the national drink of Malaysia. We have Milo in everywhere from ice cream, yoghurts, food and others..

[@hoziersexual]

Also an Aussie and I didn’t even know it was a thing outside of Australia. 😂

[@yatsuda4660]

@@hoziersexual alot of Aussie stuff can be found in most south-east Asian countries

[@Laynie20]

Milo is pretty big In Colombia too

[@Spaced92]

Yah most east asian food has a good niche in Australia but it's weird to think that anyone really likes any obvious Australian products. I wonder if you can find a good pavlova anywhere in Asia.

[@Rosequartz252]

This episode feels so authentic and honest, I love it.

[@CarmenChan]

Char kuay teow isn't even good when it's cooked by some hawkers/chefs, as Ronny says it's extremely difficult to make. But props for trying!! Thanks for showing the world M'sian food/culture Steven :)